Where can I find my Ford Ranger color code?
The color code for your Ford Ranger is the factory paint code used to identify your vehicle’s exact color for repairs or repainting. It’s most commonly printed on the driver’s door jamb label, but in some year ranges or markets it can also appear on a glove box label or an engine bay/radiator support sticker.
Where to look on the Ranger
These are the most common locations Ford uses to print the paint code on Ranger models:
- Driver's side door jamb sticker (the primary source for most Rangers).
- Glove box label (found on the inside of the glove box door on some years).
- Engine bay radiator support or firewall sticker (in certain model years or regions).
The color code is typically a short alphanumeric string—usually two or three characters—often labeled as "Paint," "Paint Code," or "PNT" on the label.
In practice, start with the door jamb label; if that label is missing or unreadable, check the glove box or the engine bay label as fallbacks.
How to obtain the color code when labels are missing
Use one of these official routes to retrieve the color code from your specific Ranger build:
- Provide your VIN to a Ford dealer or through Ford’s owner portal; they can pull the paint code from Ford’s production data.
- Check your original window sticker or any purchase/service documents for the paint information.
- Consult Ford’s official color database or the dealer’s color lookup tool using the model year, trim, and region.
Keep in mind that touch-up paint and full repaints require matching not just the color name but the exact paint code and finish (solid, metallic, or pearlescent) to ensure a proper match.
Tips for accuracy
Two Ranger colors with the same name can have different codes depending on finish, production batch, or regional variations. Always verify against the exact code on a label or via the VIN-based lookup.
In practice, the door jamb label remains the most straightforward source. If that label is missing or unreadable, your VIN is the fastest ticket to an exact color match through a Ford dealer or official portal.
Summary
For most Ford Rangers, the color code lives on the driver’s door jamb label as a short paint-code string, with glove box or engine bay labels as alternatives for some years. If the label isn’t available, use your VIN to request the code from a Ford dealer or the official color database to ensure you order the correct touch-up paint or warranty-approved color for repairs.
How do I find my Ford paint color code?
You can find a Ford paint code on a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb, which labels the code as EXT PNT followed by two characters. If you can't find it there, check under the hood or in your vehicle's service history, or contact a Ford dealership with your VIN for assistance.
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On your vehicle
- Driver's door jamb: Open the driver's door and look for a sticker on the frame. Find the "EXT PNT" label, and the two-character code next to it is your paint code.
- Under the hood: Some vehicles may have a sticker with the paint code near the VIN plate under the hood.
- Manual or service history: Your vehicle's owner's manual or service history should contain the paint code.
Other methods
- Contact a Ford dealership: Provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the dealer, and they can look up the exact paint code for you.
- Use online VIN decoders: You can use your VIN on some online decoders to find the paint code.
- Search online databases: If you have a vintage vehicle or the sticker is missing, you can try searching online databases for Ford paint colors using your vehicle's year and model.
Where can I find the paint code on a Ford Ranger?
LOCATING THE COLOUR CODE & INFORMATION ON YOUR FORD RANGER
Most Ford Ranger models have the identification label positioned inside the R/H door aperture.
What part of the Ford VIN is the paint code?
VIN tags contain a lot of information and numerous abbreviated headings. The paint code will be located underneath the barcode and may be prefixed by “EXT PNT,” which stands for exterior paint. Descriptions like Oxford White won't be on the sticker; instead, it will be Z1 or M6887A/Z1.
Can I use my VIN to find my paint code?
No, your VIN number doesn't contain your car's paint code. Instead, this is a unique vehicle identifier assigned by the manufacturer which can be used to check a car's details. Learn more about your car's VIN, and how to read it, in our comprehensive guide.
